Make a donationClick here for a printable membership form (PDF)ActivitiesFiddleworks has been in existence for 13 years, first as a socially minded sole proprietorship (1999-2006) and incorporating as a non profit society in 2006. During this time we have organized 12 very successful Fiddle Camps on Salt Spring Island in addition to many other wonderful community building activities in BC and the Northwest Territiories. Fiddleworks regularly hosts Barn Dances, one day workshops, weekend jamborees and musical performances. We also sub-contracts music administration services to other music organizations to help them get music events started in their communities.We are expanding our work through the collaborative development, creation, and implementation of creative educational programs which use music to develop leadership, teamwork, self esteem, and life skills. Our goal is to provide accessible, affordable music education for children and adults delivered with heart and skill by dedicated professionals.

Northern workZavallennahh, founder of Fiddleworks, and many other highly skilled instructors who are part of the "Fiddleworks Family" travel to remote communities in the far North 4-5 times a year to instruct at fiddle events for Native children. Much of this work is made possible through the Kole Crook Fiddle Association; in the communities we work alongside the school system and the local band office's Recreation programs in delivering semi-private and group lessons to interested students--of which there are many! We also bring donated instruments and strings and do basic repairs on the instruments that are already up there. This work in the NT is very important and is constantly being expanded; some children in the North have few opportunities, and learning to play the fiddle teaches valuable life skills and is a powerful tool of self expression. The fiddle is a bridge between old and new, having links to their traditional culture and is an important instrument in the music of our time. The planned distance education program will allow Northern students to interact with a skilled instructor on a regular basis, get feedback on their playing, and access high quality education regardless of their location.

Join us!Fiddleworks welcomes members to the society, and donations of instruments, bows, strings or dollars to support and expand this process of community building, cultural revitalization, and developing life skills. We also provide thousands of dollars worth of bursaries to low income fiddle camp students each year! Please consider becoming a member of our society.Benefits of membership:1.Join the dynamic Fiddleworks community2.Special discounts at camps & workshops3.Fiddleworks groovy & info-packed quarterly newsletter4.Discounts at Fiddleworks sponsored events5.Discounts at participating music stores6.Free downloads at our online resource centre7.Voting rights at the AGM8.Opportunities to serve on the board9.Fiddleworks sticker!10.Be part of an organization dedicated to sharing the joy of music, growing life skills, and community buildingWe welcome as members:1.Musicians of all instruments, ages and abilities2.Parents and siblings of musicians3.Elected officials & community leaders4.Music Educators5.Music Appreciators & Supporters Membership is offered on a sliding scale; please choose what amount fits your circumstance best. We have a no barrier membership policy. If the fees are a barrier, please contact us. We welcome all participants and strive to provide bursaries, work exchange and subsidies.DonationsWe welcome your donations to allow the music, education and community building to expand!GENERAL CONTRIBUTION Any amount donation will assist us in organizing camps and events, creating the newsletter, board teleconferences, general costs and administrating the Distance Education Program.NAMED BURSARY FUND Your $500 donation allows one low income student to fully participate in a week-long fiddle camp. This includes registration fees, lunches, t-shirt, concert tickets and a donation towards camp admin costs as well.INSTRUMENT & EQUIPMENT DONATIONS Please contact us if you have an instrument, strings, or music equipment to donate; or if you wish to purchase an instrument for use by low income students ($350-$500). We accept all sizes of fiddles, bows, new and lightly used strings, fiddle accessories and and fiddle music recordings (CD's). You will be sent a receipt and thankyou card for donations of $20 and more, thankyou so much.Please send donations to:Fiddleworks Community Development SocietyPO Box 972 Creston BC V0B 1G0More ways to contribute:Your energy, time and expertise are always welcome.1.Volunteer at events2.Share your expertise3.Donate professional services4.Become a facilitator in your communityContact We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact Zav at info@fiddleworks.ca